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Wendy Sherman: War is a last resort, not a first resort.

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
War is a last resort, not a first resort.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for diplomacy over military action in resolving conflicts.

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